Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230489
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC, dba Medical Wholesale
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 22.8%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 100%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC, dba Medical Wholesale for medical supplies and related items for Harris County for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, at a cost of $650,000 (230489), MWBE Contracted Goal: 22.8%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
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Background and Discussion:
Public Health Services is seeking approval to exercise a renewal option with Nationwide Pharmaceutical LLC dba Medical Wholesale under Contract No. 23/0489 for medical supplies for the period of June 2026 through June 2027. The contract was established to ensure continued access to essential medical supplies needed to support clinic and program operations across Public Health Services. These supplies are used in the delivery of core public health services, including wellness exams, immunizations, lead screening, dental health, tuberculosis services, HIV/STD prevention, refugee health assessments, and chronic disease management. Renewing this contract will help maintain a reliable supply of medical items and support continued use of eligible funding sources, including federal funds.
Expected Impact:
Renewing this contract will help ensure medical supplies remain available to support uninter...
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